by es JJJ .:JJj.!:JJJJ 1 jJ2-) ;l JJ rends follow a circular path In the 60s, London was a verita- ble cauldron of style-a cut- ting-edge city spawning earth- shaking new ideas in fashion, music, art and design. Now the '60s have reemerged as a powerful influence in design and culture, and Britain, though it exhibits a consider- ably different sensibility than it did thirty years ago, is hotter than ever. The country has suddenly ScútJflflcl magine the brooding splendor of storm-tossed clouds looming over smooth, rolling hills, when through a break in the sky, a shaft of sunhght lands on a castle cen- turies old" For that shining moment, the past is alive and the glory of nature and the power of man exist in the same il1umlnated space. This is fabled Scotland at her scenic best But it represents only one of her many faces. Scotland IS more than the sum of her splendid lakes, rolling meadows and mist-shrouded rocky coastline. Visitors wUJ discover a vibrant cultural scene here, and 1996 is the perfect year to explore it" Though the influence of Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie MackIntosh extends far beyond his native shores, he is a source of considerable pride in his homeland and win be the subject of a major exh ibltion as part of this year's Glasgow Festival of Visual ADVERTISEMENT ", . ........ British Tourist Authority s J !)JJ ' J found itself at the forefront of all things stylish including fashion and architecture, food and music From Visual Arts UK, a nine-month cele- bration in northern England's wind- raked heaths, and the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe, to the numerous London eatenes that embrace the restaurant-as-theatre concept, there is an unmistakable renaissance of Anglo style. According to travel guide publisher Fodor's, Bntain's Arts. The festival, which focuses on aU forms of vìsual arts including fine art, sculpture, photography, film; video, architecture and design, wil1 span the year with innovatIve and exciting events Ìlycluding public art projects and exhibitions. Incorporated in this year's .fe.stivaf will be an International Festival of Design celeb'rating the .cìty's history of innovation and its importance as a design center. The senes of exhibitions and lectures .that are at the center of the festival will address the subject of design In such diverse areas as sports, fashion, transportation and the environment, with top designers from around the worfd invited to take part Adding to the wealth of options for those with an insatiable lust for the vIsual, Glasgow will also unveil its new Gallery of Modern Art in the early spring.. But Glasgow isn't the only Scottish city nearly bursting with diver- sions. One need only I09k toward Edinburgh for a different take on y III "" -, s , f \ ", ... 'ì - ---- " Charles Rennie Mackintosh in the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery dining scene is attracting consider- able attention in part because of the innovative design of the restaurants themselves. But this celebration of style isn't limited to Just the latest trends in British design and culture. Classics are also being rediscovered, revisited, and sometimes they turn up in some rather unexpected places. So whether you're anxious for a glimpse of the future or one of the past, you're overdue for a visit to Britain, the land with a style all its own. Scottish style, especially dunng the month of August when the clty plays host to the now legendary Edinburgh Festival and Fringe, this year celebrating its 50th annIver- sary. A veritable carnival of perfor.. mance art, this crazy, consum.ing spectacle ís unlike anything else in the world as some 9,000 perform- ers from more than 36 countries descend on Edinburgh while a steady stream of planes" trains and cars floods the city with spectators.. It's nothing short of a 23-day party, and though no one can possibly take it aU in, more than a few hardy souls exhaust themselves trYing to catch every performance-Including the dreadful ones. After aUf seeIng the misses is sometimes as muc;h fun as catching the hits.. Glasgow City Cham. . rs. i 'It For more about the :t;:1,J4., ; attractions of Scotland, f , ø send for the Scottish ! Tourist Board's 88-page ,( " l.I \ ;- VacaVon Planner. f.'þ ; CaI/1-800-258-2023. ,